World Neurosurg
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With an aging population and advances in neuroanesthesia and critical care, an increasing subgroup of elderly patients have been undergoing neurosurgery. Of particular relevance is the cohort aged >80 years. The aim of the present study was to investigate the 30-day mortality and survival in this cohort after emergency and elective neurosurgery. ⋯ The current model for accepting elderly patients has been associated with good overall outcomes. The elderly should not be refused neurosurgery on the basis of their age alone. However, we applied fairly strict criteria, especially for those with subarachnoid hemorrhage, which should be factored into our results.
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Case Reports
Intravascular Papillary Endothelial Hyperplasia of the Pineal Region: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia (IPEH) is a benign vascular lesion that is uncommon in the central nervous system. To our knowledge, there has been only one previous report of occurrence in the pineal region. We present a second case and a review of the literature. ⋯ Although rare, IPEH is an entity that should be considered in the differential diagnosis for intracranial masses with radiographic features characteristic of vascular lesions. Tissue sampling is imperative for distinction from more malignant entities. Complete resection is curative and is the standard of care when feasible. Given the risk of local progression and neurologic compromise with subtotal resection of central nervous system lesions, further study regarding adjuvant treatment options is warranted.
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Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) in the sacral region are extremely rare. The location and complex angioarchitecture of these lesions make both identification and treatment challenging, even in experienced hands. We report on a sacral DAVF with a unique angioarchitecture and discuss its specific anatomy. ⋯ Sacral DAVFs present serious diagnostic difficulties and require a profound understanding of possible fistula-supplying arteries of the sacral region. Microsurgical interruption of the often ventrally located drainage vein presents an efficient treatment modality and could provide an immediate confirmation of fistula occlusion using indocyanine green videoangiography.
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Despite a variety of technologies that are available for treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms, certain anatomic configurations remain challenging to address endovascularly. ⋯ This case illustrates a number of important considerations in the management approach for wide-necked intracranial aneurysms.